ABOUT three decades ago, our vacation at Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu included a day that was set aside for painting hands and feet with henna. Applying mehandi, called marudhaani in Tamil, was a family ...

We’re mad about mehndi. The ancient art of decorating hands with henna dye is all the rage. So we decided to try our hand at it. We got a kit from a friend in London, but you can check local stores ...

The ancients of India knew a thing or two about body ornament. No dark and aggressive tattoos for them, thank you. Traditional Indian enhancement is based on pretty and voluptuous painted swirls on ...

When it came to learning more about Mehndi, or Indian-style body painting, a handful of children who attended a class in Mt. Prospect Library last week also received a lesson on Indian culture. “It’s ...

MANATEE COUNTY -- In her low-slung jeans, cropped top and chunky silver necklace, Marisha Rampertaap is every bit the American teenager. As an Indian, she's free to take what she wants of her parents' ...